Senior Commercial Buyer - Infrastructure

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybride; GBP 92 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pontoon is seeking a Senior Commercial Buyer for an infrastructure programme. The role is a fixed-term 6-month contract with a daily rate of 500–600 umbrella, based in Warwick or Wokingham on a hybrid arrangement (3 days onsite).

You will coordinate procurement activities, balance project needs with commercial strategy, and ensure smooth interfaces between programme delivery teams and procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC4 contracts and procurement documentation.
• Strong understanding of governance and workflow in public procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Responsabilités

• Interface between programme delivery teams and procurement function.
• Develop sourcing strategies, tender docs, evaluation and contracts.
• Coordinate procurement workstreams with project milestones.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and project stakeholders for procurement support.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement records and governance compliance.
• Facilitate contract mobilisation after awards.
• Track procurement actions, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Lead supplier clarification and evaluation activities.

Connaissances

Procurement governance

Stakeholder management

Programme coordination

Outils

Ivalua procurement

Description du poste

Senior Commercial Buyer - Infrastructure Project

Rate - 500- 600 per day (umbrella)

Location - Warwick or Wokingham (hybrid with 3 days onsite per week)

Contract - 6 months

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Commercial Buyer to support a major infrastructure programme on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery-focused professional looking to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Commercial Buyer, you will be at the forefront of coordinating procurement activities, ensuring seamless communication between programme delivery teams and the procurement function. Your hands‑on approach will help maintain alignment between project requirements and procurement delivery while supporting the execution of the agreed commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary interface between programme delivery teams and the procurement function.
• Develop and support sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluation activities, and contract award processes.
• Coordinate procurement workstreams and schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Collaborate closely with technical, legal, finance, and project stakeholders to ensure comprehensive procurement support.
• Manage procurement governance requirements while maintaining audit‑ready records.
• Facilitate contract mobilisation activities after contract awards.
• Track procurement actions, risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.
• Lead supplier clarification processes and evaluation activities.
• Support commercial evaluations and cost reviews within NEC4 contractual environments.
• Ensure procurement data and sourcing activities are accurately maintained within the Ivalua platform.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience with Ivalua procurement and sourcing systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and workflow management.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively between project delivery teams and procurement functions.
• Familiarity with public procurement regulations and governance requirements.
• Experienced in preparing procurement documentation and evaluation materials.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Background in regulated environments such as government, defence, or critical infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current SC (Security Check) clearance.

This role is an incredible opportunity to be a pivotal part of a vital infrastructure project that contributes to the development and enhancement of essential services. If you are passionate about procurement and have the necessary skills to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you meet the qualifications and are excited to contribute to a significant infrastructure programme,

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